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Money for nothing... . : v NS ::: i ' W s-s-v. Soe Features page 5 3 V) jj(o Wednesday, July 7, 1999 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 62 Number 4 Former senator awaits important decision By Tanna Barry news editor-The Signpost Former black students senator John Shaw agreed to a diversion agreement on stalking charges, a Class B misdemeanor, at a pretrial conference Tuesday. Shaw was arrested Nov. 1 6, 1 998 for charges of two counts of hazing, a Class B misdemeanor. The arrest resulted from two case reports filed against Shaw by Associated Students of WSU President Brian Brown, former nontraditional A dance with a King . . . .11 - A ts v - "liitiiii Paul Nakauchi and Linda Kerns practice a dance during a dress rehearsal for "The King and I." The play starts July 9 at 7:30 p.m at Peery's Egyptian Theater. Alumni relations director retires after 24 years of service By Ben Stewart news writer-The Signpost After almost a quarter of a century of service, Dick Davis is retiring as director of alumni relations from Weber State University. In the past 24 years, Davis has helped advance and better the university and the surrounding community with a quiet persistence that almost seems to go without recognition. Throughout the years, Davis has worn many different hats at WSU. With too many titles to name, he has helped Weber State University develop form a college to the university it is today. Davis was recruited in 1 975 to be inside post neWS. .... seepages 2 &3 students senator Kelsey Babcock and The Signpost campus affairs editor Julianne Hancock. One of the charges was later dropped while the other was changed to stalking. Shaw pleaded not guilty to the stalking charge at an arraignment hearing in the Weber County Justice Court Nov. 19, 1998. Shaw's trial was postponed when he accepted the diversion agreement Tuesday. This agreement, similar to a plea bargain, was presented to Judge Roger S. Dutson by Kent Winward, Shaw's attorney, and Rick iiiiii the program bureau director for Weber State College. With a bachelor's degree in speech and hearing, and a master's degree in communications, Davis put his musical and creative talents to work by beginning the musical group Good Company. "Good Company was a typical rock band that played contemporary music," Davis said. "We were a traveling assembly that played at 45 high schools a year. We were entertaining and spreading the name of Weber State." The band soon became popular and nationally known. Good Company was picked up by the United Service Organization and the band started playing for military personnel. editorial ..... see page 4 Westmoreland, the prosecuting attorney. The tentative agreement is pending Babcock's approval. If Babcock agrees, Shaw will not go to trial. Upon both parties' approval, Shaw must agree not to have contact with Babcock for a year. In addition, Shaw can not violate any laws within the year, excluding minor traffic violations. If Shaw fulfills the terms of the agreement, all charges will be dismissed and expunged from his record. If Babcock disagrees, the case will go to jury trial Friday at 9 a.m. as previously scheduled. almost lllwlllKillllliiillS U CD ; CO 1 " ! . rii n , -i Band members played overseas seven times and were ranked in the top two of collegiate bands. In 1985, after being the musical and creative director for Good Company for 1 0 years, the school took cuts and the band was dispersed. Davis has always loved music. In 1 962, he recorded his first record with his band the3-D's. "We made our living doing that," Davis said. "It was a good way to make a living." The 3-D's went on to produce three records under the Capitol Records label, and performed at college concerts and even Vegas a few times. 3 & e see page 6 I H V ' lit jis V i M f ' John Shaw Office found for new dean of students By Deanne W. Chaston asst. news editor-The Signpost After the Student Affairs Space Planning Transition Team consulted more than 150 individuals, the 10-member committee decided on a home for the new dean of students this coming fall. Barbara Keller will use room 250G in the Shepherd Union Building as her office to consult with students in her capacities of dean of students. Members of the SPTT team, lead by Shepherd Union Director Michael Ellis, feel that the visible location of this office will be advantageous for students' comfort when making casual inquiries of the dean. "It is important for the dean of students to be close to where the students are," said Dean of Resource Management Toni Weight, also a member of the committee. "We feel the location is where students are prone to be." And where students are prone to be is in the SUB, she said. "The union building is the living room of the campus where students can go to associate with each other and relax," she said. But the location of the office hasn't brought a relaxing outcome for all. "I've written about 500 songs and play four different instruments," Davis said. "But I still have to fake my way through it sometimes." Along with his musical contributions, Davis has helped build a positive image for WSU in many different ways. As an adviser to the Student Alumni Ambassadors, he helped initiate the original "Take a Wildcat to Lunch" program. This program matches students with professionals in their related fields for a mentoring experience. "We made 1 30 matches last year, and some students have even been offered a job on the spot," Davis said. "I hope it keeps growing throughout the years." SpOftS see page 7 : " j - Kelsey Babcock The SPTT team wanted to decide on a location during its eight meetings "without creating a sense of alarm that numerous individuals and offices would need to be moved," according to a university report. But office allocation was changed to make room for the new dean. As a result, the CAB and the IMPACT Council will share room 240C together. But that change was designed to address some of the perceived division between student activities and the diversity center, the report said. The change was not made without consulting with various constituencies, including the student forum in the diversity center, comprised of approximately 75 students; WSUSA Executive Council; the student senate; the IMPACT Council; the Sheperd Union Advisory Board and five other organizations. "It was a diverse committee," Weight said. "Everyone's opinion was valuable but nobody got their own way." Some team members harbored concern over a couple of key issues after the decision was made. See Dean page 3 In addition to "Take a Wildcat to Lunch," Davis has began a number of WSU traditions. "One tradition I am very proud of is the Fishing Derby for physically challenged school children," Davis said. The program was going to be cut, Davis said, but he saw it as too important to let go. He arranged for the donation and delivery of 250 trout from the Utah Fish and Game Department, as well as fishing poles and bait. The event is still held every year. Davis has made a number of value contributions to WSU, which is made evident by talking to those who have See Director page 3 classifieds .... see page 8

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Money for nothing... . : v NS ::: i ' W s-s-v. Soe Features page 5 3 V) jj(o Wednesday, July 7, 1999 www.weber.edusignpost Volume 62 Number 4 Former senator awaits important decision By Tanna Barry news editor-The Signpost Former black students senator John Shaw agreed to a diversion agreement on stalking charges, a Class B misdemeanor, at a pretrial conference Tuesday. Shaw was arrested Nov. 1 6, 1 998 for charges of two counts of hazing, a Class B misdemeanor. The arrest resulted from two case reports filed against Shaw by Associated Students of WSU President Brian Brown, former nontraditional A dance with a King . . . .11 - A ts v - "liitiiii Paul Nakauchi and Linda Kerns practice a dance during a dress rehearsal for "The King and I." The play starts July 9 at 7:30 p.m at Peery's Egyptian Theater. Alumni relations director retires after 24 years of service By Ben Stewart news writer-The Signpost After almost a quarter of a century of service, Dick Davis is retiring as director of alumni relations from Weber State University. In the past 24 years, Davis has helped advance and better the university and the surrounding community with a quiet persistence that almost seems to go without recognition. Throughout the years, Davis has worn many different hats at WSU. With too many titles to name, he has helped Weber State University develop form a college to the university it is today. Davis was recruited in 1 975 to be inside post neWS. .... seepages 2 &3 students senator Kelsey Babcock and The Signpost campus affairs editor Julianne Hancock. One of the charges was later dropped while the other was changed to stalking. Shaw pleaded not guilty to the stalking charge at an arraignment hearing in the Weber County Justice Court Nov. 19, 1998. Shaw's trial was postponed when he accepted the diversion agreement Tuesday. This agreement, similar to a plea bargain, was presented to Judge Roger S. Dutson by Kent Winward, Shaw's attorney, and Rick iiiiii the program bureau director for Weber State College. With a bachelor's degree in speech and hearing, and a master's degree in communications, Davis put his musical and creative talents to work by beginning the musical group Good Company. "Good Company was a typical rock band that played contemporary music," Davis said. "We were a traveling assembly that played at 45 high schools a year. We were entertaining and spreading the name of Weber State." The band soon became popular and nationally known. Good Company was picked up by the United Service Organization and the band started playing for military personnel. editorial ..... see page 4 Westmoreland, the prosecuting attorney. The tentative agreement is pending Babcock's approval. If Babcock agrees, Shaw will not go to trial. Upon both parties' approval, Shaw must agree not to have contact with Babcock for a year. In addition, Shaw can not violate any laws within the year, excluding minor traffic violations. If Shaw fulfills the terms of the agreement, all charges will be dismissed and expunged from his record. If Babcock disagrees, the case will go to jury trial Friday at 9 a.m. as previously scheduled. almost lllwlllKillllliiillS U CD ; CO 1 " ! . rii n , -i Band members played overseas seven times and were ranked in the top two of collegiate bands. In 1985, after being the musical and creative director for Good Company for 1 0 years, the school took cuts and the band was dispersed. Davis has always loved music. In 1 962, he recorded his first record with his band the3-D's. "We made our living doing that," Davis said. "It was a good way to make a living." The 3-D's went on to produce three records under the Capitol Records label, and performed at college concerts and even Vegas a few times. 3 & e see page 6 I H V ' lit jis V i M f ' John Shaw Office found for new dean of students By Deanne W. Chaston asst. news editor-The Signpost After the Student Affairs Space Planning Transition Team consulted more than 150 individuals, the 10-member committee decided on a home for the new dean of students this coming fall. Barbara Keller will use room 250G in the Shepherd Union Building as her office to consult with students in her capacities of dean of students. Members of the SPTT team, lead by Shepherd Union Director Michael Ellis, feel that the visible location of this office will be advantageous for students' comfort when making casual inquiries of the dean. "It is important for the dean of students to be close to where the students are," said Dean of Resource Management Toni Weight, also a member of the committee. "We feel the location is where students are prone to be." And where students are prone to be is in the SUB, she said. "The union building is the living room of the campus where students can go to associate with each other and relax," she said. But the location of the office hasn't brought a relaxing outcome for all. "I've written about 500 songs and play four different instruments," Davis said. "But I still have to fake my way through it sometimes." Along with his musical contributions, Davis has helped build a positive image for WSU in many different ways. As an adviser to the Student Alumni Ambassadors, he helped initiate the original "Take a Wildcat to Lunch" program. This program matches students with professionals in their related fields for a mentoring experience. "We made 1 30 matches last year, and some students have even been offered a job on the spot," Davis said. "I hope it keeps growing throughout the years." SpOftS see page 7 : " j - Kelsey Babcock The SPTT team wanted to decide on a location during its eight meetings "without creating a sense of alarm that numerous individuals and offices would need to be moved," according to a university report. But office allocation was changed to make room for the new dean. As a result, the CAB and the IMPACT Council will share room 240C together. But that change was designed to address some of the perceived division between student activities and the diversity center, the report said. The change was not made without consulting with various constituencies, including the student forum in the diversity center, comprised of approximately 75 students; WSUSA Executive Council; the student senate; the IMPACT Council; the Sheperd Union Advisory Board and five other organizations. "It was a diverse committee," Weight said. "Everyone's opinion was valuable but nobody got their own way." Some team members harbored concern over a couple of key issues after the decision was made. See Dean page 3 In addition to "Take a Wildcat to Lunch," Davis has began a number of WSU traditions. "One tradition I am very proud of is the Fishing Derby for physically challenged school children," Davis said. The program was going to be cut, Davis said, but he saw it as too important to let go. He arranged for the donation and delivery of 250 trout from the Utah Fish and Game Department, as well as fishing poles and bait. The event is still held every year. Davis has made a number of value contributions to WSU, which is made evident by talking to those who have See Director page 3 classifieds .... see page 8